We put together 5 day-trip ideas around the 4 major Northwest Arkansas cities (and Bella Vista!) with a mix of free outdoor activities, local restaurants, interesting stops, and an optional extra-special "splurge" activity. Some locations are perfect for families, and others make a pretty great date day that you can say you planned yourself.

We've put together six Arkansas day trips that combine a beautiful fall leaf-peeping route with somewhere worth stopping for lunch, a historic town, or just a really good reason to get out of the car. These drives are also popular motorcycle rides.

The annual motorcycle rally returns to Downtown Rogers September 30 through October 3, 2026, bringing riders, live music, food, and vendors. The rally is also a nonprofit event that supports women, children and underserved members of the Northwest Arkansas community. According to the event organizers, Bikes, Blues & BBQ has donated more than $3 million to local charities since the rally began. Here's what to expect at Bikes, Blues & BBQ this year: